Notes from the morning (and isn't it nice to see the piggies here at home instead of wandering the woods). And the first duck egg of the day. Our hens are old and we need a fresh flock next spring. But we still have a couple of ducks and I've found that they are far better layers. The egg in the picture is on top of a dish cloth I handwove years ago. I've since let go of that craft so it's hard to throw away the torn, stained towels I have left. I can see and feel the tinge of autumn in the air!

#grownostr

#homesteading

I agree! What a better world this would be if more people just took a mug in hand and quietly sat outside in the morning. Have a good day.

GM. Posted some thoughts on Substack. Meanwhile drinking a herbal infusion of lemongrass, lemon verbena, and lemon balm with a squeeze of lemon 🍋 I've got a sourdough chocolate bread in the oven and am enjoying the sweet, quiet morning before all of the children are up. Have a great Saturday ☕️

#herbalist

#writer

#earlyriser

Welcome! I like it here and hope you will, too.

Ha we're taking breaks at the same time! Enjoy yours ☕️

Good late morning-almost afternoon. I'm taking a break, sipping bone broth and seeing what's new (a sweet little anemone). Hope you all have a lovely Friday and a good weekend. I enjoy Nostr very much and it's definitely because of the people here.

#grownostr

#takeabreaksometimes

Just out of the oven. Now for the hardest 20 minutes of the day...

#grownostr

#sourdough

#mydailybread

#homesteading

#realfood

What breed are you milking? I've really enjoyed kinders for their less-goaty milk, but I like hearing about other breeds/experiences.

Wow! Did you inoculate them yourself?

I was one of them and I'm so grateful someone took the time to even attempt to teach me!

First propagation attempts. Hydrangeas from our last house are doing great. The magnolia trees in front are looking sad *but* there are buds coming and they feel rooted. It would be amazing if even one makes it!

#grownostr <---I'm finding that hashtag a difficult one to find homesteading folks in. How about you?

#homesteading

Dang. I go in for paint brushes and these babies jump into my cart!

#homemaking

#lifeinthehome

More apple picking. We've counted 8 trees in this property. It's probably going to take me a couple seasons to figure out what to do with them all.

#grownostr

#homesteading

#permies

I have two girls with special needs. That means sometimes it's 11:00 before I get some coffee. But I was up early and baked this to have with it: a tahini banana hazelnut cake topped with vanilla glaze and walnuts. It's a good thing my family is so large or I'd eat the whole thing.

#grownostr

#homemaking

#breaktime

I'll be right over! 😋

I'm on the computer today. Cat put himself into a small box behind me to keep me company. Swipe to see my next project once my computer work is done.

#motivation

#grownostr

#catstr

My issue is that I can't zap anyone at all with Damus 😕

Wow!

Great shot!

So great!